HI HB769

Designates September as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month" in Hawaii to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Adds new section to Chapter 8 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the official designation.

Notes that an estimated one in eight women drink alcohol during pregnancy, and approximately 40,000 babies are born annually in the United States with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Specifies that the awareness month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

Takes effect upon approval.